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Alexandria, South Dakota
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Location in Hanson County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hanson |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 649 |
| • Density | 1,040.06/sq mi (401.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57311
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-00820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267263 |
| Website | City of Alexandria |
Alexandria is a small city located in central Hanson County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's the main town, also known as the county seat, for Hanson County. In 2020, about 649 people lived there.
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History of Alexandria
Alexandria started as a community in 1879. It was first called Clarksville. A post office was set up in 1880. The city officially became a town, or "incorporated," in 1885. At that time, its name was changed to Alexandria. The city was named after a person named Alexander Mitchell.
Geography and Climate
Where is Alexandria?
Alexandria covers a total area of about 0.62 square miles (1.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Alexandria's Weather
Alexandria experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year. Summers are generally warm, while winters can be very cold. The city also gets a fair amount of rain, especially in the spring and summer months, and snow during winter.
| Climate data for Alexandria, South Dakota (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1893−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 69 (21) |
73 (23) |
93 (34) |
98 (37) |
108 (42) |
109 (43) |
114 (46) |
114 (46) |
109 (43) |
96 (36) |
84 (29) |
72 (22) |
114 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 25.3 (−3.7) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
43.8 (6.6) |
57.6 (14.2) |
69.4 (20.8) |
79.3 (26.3) |
84.2 (29.0) |
81.8 (27.7) |
75.1 (23.9) |
60.0 (15.6) |
43.2 (6.2) |
29.2 (−1.6) |
56.7 (13.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 15.5 (−9.2) |
20.3 (−6.5) |
32.2 (0.1) |
44.8 (7.1) |
56.9 (13.8) |
67.4 (19.7) |
72.1 (22.3) |
69.6 (20.9) |
61.9 (16.6) |
47.4 (8.6) |
32.3 (0.2) |
19.7 (−6.8) |
45.0 (7.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 5.8 (−14.6) |
9.6 (−12.4) |
20.7 (−6.3) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
44.4 (6.9) |
55.6 (13.1) |
60.0 (15.6) |
57.4 (14.1) |
48.6 (9.2) |
34.7 (1.5) |
21.4 (−5.9) |
10.3 (−12.1) |
33.4 (0.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −41 (−41) |
−38 (−39) |
−22 (−30) |
2 (−17) |
16 (−9) |
31 (−1) |
33 (1) |
32 (0) |
11 (−12) |
−10 (−23) |
−21 (−29) |
−31 (−35) |
−41 (−41) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.47 (12) |
0.74 (19) |
1.13 (29) |
2.88 (73) |
3.64 (92) |
3.97 (101) |
3.13 (80) |
3.02 (77) |
2.81 (71) |
2.01 (51) |
0.92 (23) |
0.60 (15) |
25.32 (643) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.1 (15) |
8.0 (20) |
5.2 (13) |
4.7 (12) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.9 (2.3) |
3.2 (8.1) |
8.2 (21) |
36.3 (92) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.8 | 8.0 | 10.8 | 10.0 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 81.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.9 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 4.1 | 18.2 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Population Information
How Many People Live in Alexandria?
The population of Alexandria has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 680 | — | |
| 1910 | 955 | 40.4% | |
| 1920 | 965 | 1.0% | |
| 1930 | 688 | −28.7% | |
| 1940 | 746 | 8.4% | |
| 1950 | 714 | −4.3% | |
| 1960 | 614 | −14.0% | |
| 1970 | 598 | −2.6% | |
| 1980 | 588 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 518 | −11.9% | |
| 2000 | 563 | 8.7% | |
| 2010 | 615 | 9.2% | |
| 2020 | 649 | 5.5% | |
Alexandria is considered part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the larger Mitchell area for economic and social reasons.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 615 people lived in Alexandria. There were 231 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Most people living in Alexandria were White. A small number of residents were Asian or from other racial backgrounds. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino. Many of the households in Alexandria included children under 18. The average age of people living in the city was about 37.5 years old.
Famous People from Alexandria
Some notable people who have connections to Alexandria include:
- Martin Conlan: He was a member of the South Dakota State Senate, which is part of the state's government.
- Henry Montgomery: He was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, another part of the state's government.
See also
In Spanish: Alexandria (Dakota del Sur) para niños
